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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Medium Grain White Rice"
| Food Name: Medium Grain White Rice | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 130 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 29 | Net Carbs (g): 28 |
| Water (g): 69 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 65 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 56 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 10 | Omega-6 (mg): 46 |
| Vitamins | |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 58 |
| Folic Acid (mcg): 56 | Food Folate (mcg): 2 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 97 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 3 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 13 | Phosphorus (mg): 37 |
| Potassium (mg): 29 | Selenium (mcg): 8 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 28 | Threonine (mg): 85 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 103 | Leucine (mg): 197 |
| Lysine (mg): 86 | Methionine (mg): 56 |
| Cystine (mg): 49 | Phenylalanine (mg): 127 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 80 | Valine (mg): 145 |
| Arginine (mg): 198 | Histidine (mg): 56 |
| Alanine (mg): 138 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 224 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 464 | Glycine (mg): 108 |
| Proline (mg): 112 | Serine (mg): 125 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Medium Grain White Rice
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Medium Grain White Rice'?
100 grams of 'Medium Grain White Rice' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 29g (around 11% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Medium Grain White Rice'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Medium Grain White Rice' provides around 130 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Medium Grain White Rice' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Medium Grain White Rice' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 29g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Medium Grain White Rice' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Medium Grain White Rice' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 3 mg (0% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 29 mg (1% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 13 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 37 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 8 mcg (15% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Medium Grain White Rice in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Folate DFE (mcg): 97 mcg (24% DV).
'Medium Grain White Rice' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 58 mcg (15% DV),
Folic Acid (mcg): 56 mcg (14% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 2 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Medium Grain White Rice' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Medium Grain White Rice' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.